Arborist Supervisor

**Job Summary**

The arborist supervisor is someone who has at least two of the following certifications - ISA Certification, Utility Certification and/or TRAQ Qualified. This role is responsible for the safety of their team on site so a focus on safety is imperative. This role is responsible for the training and supervision of your crew while also completing pruning and tree removal tasks.

**Responsibilities**
- Completing job duties while also utilizing your training and experience to lead and train the tree care crew in the safe completion of job tasks including but not limited to:

- Removal of trees
- Disposal of branches/debris
- Utilizing the chipper in a safe manner
- Pruning
- Climbing-both spurred and non.
- How and when to use ropes and rigging
- Utilizing equipment including saws
- Maintenance of tools and equipment including cleaning, oiling, greasing, sharpening
- Completing your crews’ timecards
- Completing all required safety forms
- Inspecting all tools and equipment prior to use
- Planning jobs and communicating said plans with your team

**Job Specifications Education**
- ISA Arborist Certification is required with Utility Certification options
- TRAQ is required

**Experience**
- Minimum of 1 year of supervisory and training experience
- Experience climbing both spurred and spur-less
- Experience in maintaining tools and equipment of the trade including the aerial lift truck
- Experienced with ropes and rigging
- Experienced with pruning and tree removal
- Experienced and comfortable driving lift trucks
- Experienced and comfortable operating chipper

**Knowledge Skills and Abilities**
- Valid Driver’s License is required
- Exceptional customer service skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with the public
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Comfortable working in a team environment

**Physical Requirements**

Physical requirements for this position include great eyesight, the ability to verbally communicate as well as the physical ability to stand/walk for up to 8 hours a day while lifting up to 50 lbs. This position requires the person to help the team in all aspects of the job.

**Work Environment